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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1899

Page

3

Boston Triumphs Over Cleveland Harlequins 7-3 in Final Series

Boston won the second game of the final series at the South End grounds 7 to 3 over Joe Quinn's Cleveland Harlequins. Nichols pitched for Boston while Knepper started for Cleveland. Key hits and fielding by Collins and Stahl fueled Boston's comeback leading to five late runs and the victory.

Boston South End Grounds Joe Quinn Cleveland Harlequins Nichols Knepper Lake Front Harley Quinn Sullivan Lockhead Nick Cleveland Duffy Chick Stahl Long Bie Short Lowe Collins McAllister Vistors Hemphill St. ‘Louis Nomads Sugden Collisower Dowd Hamilton Stahl Bergen Nichola Ken Knepper Lynch Firac Tucker

St Louis Beats Baltimore In Low-Scoring Tilt

St Louis collects a 6 to 3 victory over Baltimore as pitchers control early. Key plays include Lachance and Smith producing hits for St Louis while Barkett Demont Heldrick reach base. Errors by McGraw Mil log and other miscues shape the final score.

St. Louis Baltimore Lachance Smith Barkett Demont Heldrickee Brodie Croas Iie Robinson S Lachance Schreck- Snape St. Is St. S. Cies McGraw Hunt

Chicago mover returns to action after strong showing

In Washington on August 9 the Chicago team known as the mover 5 displayed competent work and walked away with a decisive 6 to 2 score despite limited income and unclear competition.

Washington Chicago Mover

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Baseball score recap Cincinnati and Brooklyn game report

Cincinnati 4 Brooklyn 6 final with Peitz homer and Dahlen driving in runs. Hees, Steinfeldt, Keeler and McGuire notable in hits. pitching by Donovan and Hahn, umpire calls by Gaffney and Latham. Attendance around 2200.

Donovan Cincinnati Brooklyn Wiey Att Hahn En Benen Ran Yonderson Ba Peene Tiachey Hahn Mant Hees Peteh McBride C. Eae Corcoran Smith M Weebe Pr Phillips AB. R Jones CL Reicee Saseees DO Keeler Os Sgheane Kelley Andéraon Casey, Dahlen Steseeersas McGuire

Philadelphia Defeats Pittsburgh In Ninth Inning Rally

In Philadelphia on Aug 9, Pittsburgh led 8 6 entering the ninth. Magee wild throw on Donovan bunt allowed three runs, Orth was replaced as Pittsburgh struck for four more. An error by Bowerman and consecutive hits gave Philadelphia six runs to win 9 8 before 4196 fans. Stolen bases by Williams Annenill Suet Delehanty Cross.

Philadelphia Aughay Pittsburg Hlavor Magee ‘Mande Donovan Orth Pittsburg Phillies Bowerman Ata Vans Philaphe Pittabur Wii Ams Annenill Suet Delehanty Thomas Nie Bean Flitteras Brei Be Shruek Hill I

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Pawtucket Club Disbands After Taunton Meeting

The Pawtucket Baseball Club dissolved after Taunton talks and a free scout for Pawtucket. An offer to move to Schenectady failed due to signings with Providence and other teams courting players. Indebtedness stands near $500. stockholders to cover remaining debts via assessment. Shortstop Greene may join Taunton.

Pawtucket R. I Taunton Whiting Schenectady N. Y Cortidon Weisbecker Providence

McDougal Shines In Taunton Baseball Match

McDougal powered Manchester to a win in Taunton on Aug 9. Key plays include a three base hit by McDougal and a stolen base by Carney. Attendance was about 200 as Egan officiated and Brady worked the strike zone with 40 minutes elapsed.

Taunton McDougal Manchester Hester Ince aArney Otter Ar Alleey Hones Hones Eeideay Carney King eDougal Brady Unie Pire Egan

Worcester Defeats Providence Behind Evans Strong Strikes

Worcester beat Providence 9 to 2 as Evans fanned 12 but was touched for a pair of runs in the eighth. Miller allowed four hits while Providence pitcher also issued walks, giving Worcester the early lead with a pair of runs in the first and never relinquishing it. Leahy hit a two-base drive, Rickert a three-base hit, and Yeager homered for Worcester. Hergen and Ert stole bases. Home plate umpires Gruber. Time 1:45.

Providence R. I Worcester Evans Weiter Leahy Rickert Walters Yeager Hergen Areert Miller Gruber

Boston Post Faces Revere Beach Rival at Point of Pines

The Boston Post team meets Revere Beach and Lynn railroad club at the Point of Pines grounds at 2 PM this afternoon. A strong crowd of News paper League rooters is expected to attend and cheer their favorites in what promises a hot game.

Boston Post Revere Beach & Lynn Railroad Point of Pines

Brooklyn Narrowly Trails as Cincinnati Hints Contention

A busy baseball roundup notes Brooklyn one game behind the champion as Cincinnati shows faint bite. News of trades and signings includes Fox to Pittsburgh, Wilhelm to Louisville, Dusty Miller to St. Louis, and Goeckel Lauder and Thomas boosting Philadelphia’s college ball tossers.

Brooklyn Cincinnati Jim McAleer Youngstown, C Roach Chicago Galveston Philadelphia Goeckel Lauder Thomas Quakers Lajoie Baltimore Philliees Hiladelphia Pittsburg Pittsbirg Fox Reading Penn Louisville Wilhelm Lancaster Atkine Dayton, CO Newark N. J Springfield Dusty Miller St. Louis Cleveland Harlequins Boston Cincinnati Reds Milford-McGraw Olean Cedar Rapids, Sr Billy Barnie Hartford McGraw Beaumont Toronto Pawtucket Milton A. A Sharon A. C Lynn Cook Dartmouth Lawes Dan Vee Olmes Neck Tor Mem

New Broad Jump Record at Asbury Park

The Aegean Athletic Association games were held today at Asbury Park New Jersey with Ray C. Ewry of the Chicago Athletic Association extending the American amateur standing broad jump record by half an inch. The previous mark was also held by Ewry.

New York Aegean Athletic Association Asbury Park N. J Ray C. Ewry Chicago Athletic Association Him Weit

Boxing Exhibition Hopes Dangled as Hall Sought

William A. Brady struggles to locate a hall for the Jeffrica Mitchell boxing exhibition as the sporting club is closed. Mitchell, training at Brighton, has held talks with Brady and Jeffries and is eager to meet the American if a venue is secured.

London William A. Brady Jeffrica-Mitchell Mitchell Brighton Brady Jeffries

Boxing Gossip Sparks Coast to City Boxing Plans

Sailor Sharkey rests in San Francisco as he readies for a fall bout with Jeffries after cures for rheumatism. he aims for New York by Sunday. Kid McCoy seeks a match with Tommy Ryan for the middleweight crown, offering a twenty five round forfeit after bids close. he also hopes to box Joe Choynski six rounds in Chicago next month. Tim Callahan plans a twenty round bout with Eddy Lenney at 120 pounds for Pelican A. C. Brook lyn Saturday, with two preliminaries. Drowne pursues a return match for Eddy Connolly against Matty Mathews, and Frank Childs is slated to box Klondike in Chicago tomorrow night. George Byers was to fight Childs but was injured. Tommy White eyes a twenty round bout with Billy O Donnell in Chicago on August 16.

Sailor Sharkey San Francisco Wee the Jeffries Sharkey New York Kid McCoy Tommy Ryan Syracuse Ryan Chicago Joe Choynski McCoy Tim Callahan Eddy Lenney Ponds Pelican A. C Brooklyn Jim Drowne Eddy Connolly Matty Mathews Connolly Frank Childs George Byers Tommy White George Dixon White Billy O'Donnell Memphis

Caledonian Field Day at West Roxbury Grove

Bas ton Caledonian Club has spent over 1000 on track and arena improvements in year for the Caledonian Field Day on 1 Aug 17 at Caledonian Grove West Roxbury. Water now supplied at 80 dollars brings total to about 42000. Parade will feature Highlanders in kilts with prizes for best dressed. Entries for one third mile and three mile races include Tom Beachmont John Sullivan Jr James E McIlwaine and others. Wrestling features James Gilli gan Frank Davis and more in a grand contest.

Baston Caledonian Club West Roxbury Caledonian Grove Thomas Grieves Tom Beachmont Claremont N. H John Sullivan, Jr Almonte Ont James

St James Parish Picnic At Caledonia Grove West Roxbury

Annual St James parish picnic at Caledonia Grove West Roxbury featured a prize cake walk potato races for boys and girls egg race for girls and winners in heavy and fat man races. St James and Lyceum teams competed in a ball game with St James victorious. Refreshments arranged by local women volunteers.

St. James's Parish Caledonia Grove West Roxbury M. T. Callahan John Jones Mary Fouhey St. James Lyceum John Sullivan Nellie Kiley Jeremiah McCarthy John Crowley Thomas Donovan Fred G. Cook E. Kelly T. Harkins M. Sullivan M. Griffin Annie

Garney Wins the Rage at Fort Erie Grand Circuit Meet

About 6000 spectators filled the Fort Erie track as Garney driven by Lockwood won the free-for-all and the 2:20 trot heat after a dispute over postponement. Venus Jr. broke in the final heat while Eagle Flanagan earned place, and a lively fight for a purse involved Devil Trem the Fawn and Gayton in the 3:0 trot.

Buff Fort Erie Lockwood George Carney Opera of Review Carney Venus Jr Walker Venus Abbott Eagle Flanagan Money Devil Trem

Summerskill's Great Finish in World's Championship

The Queen's Park track in Montreal opened with ten thousand spectators for the world's championship meet under the Canadian Wheelmen's Association. Tom Summersgill of Leeds A. C. won the one mile final from Earl Peabody and John Caldow in a bruising finish, with Caldow closing strong on the final stretch. Major Taylor and McCarthy of St. Louis battled to inches in the half mile final, McCarthy edging Taylor for the win. The two mile tandem final saw the Butler brothers set a new world record at 3 47 5, with McCarthy and Bowler close behind and Taylor and Casey a wheel back. Lester Wilson won the half mile amateur final. Summersgill also won the one mile novice final heat.

Montreal Queen’s Park Tom Summerssgill Leeds A. C England Earl Peabody Chicago John Caldow Cherry Boisvert George South Africa Goodson Peabody Tallandier Summersgill Caldow Moran Ingraham Chelsea McCarthy St. Louis Nat Butler Carman Toronto Major Taylor Angus McLeod Tom Boston McDuffee Tirrell James Nelson Crystal Palace London Eng Butlers Bowler Jimmy Casey Worcester Mass Lester Wilson Pittsburg Drury Bert Dennison J. Moore Byron Brown Charlottetown J. Drury Moni Bodson Australia Treal Butler Brothers Charles Mewarthy J. B. Bowler J. J. Casey

National meet week offers lowest travel rates

Certificates for rail travel authorize a discount for a national convention at Charlies River Park track August 17 18 19. Tickets good for one admission to national championship races from cities within 90 miles of Boston. Boston merchants report Western customers urged to take advantage during meet week and suggest limited remaining seats.

Goetigenten Boston Lees Agan Charlies River

Caldwell Rides Fast in Waltham Cycle Race

Caldwell shows staying power by covering twelve miles in 21 48 behind a motor tandem. Orlando Stevens and other judges expect Caldwell to best rivals Hikes Linton Pierce Downey and Steenson. Training heats for Tuesday include Linton Elkes and Everett Ryan preparing for ten mile duel with Jack Parnham of the Metropolitan Wheelmen.

Waltham Track Harry Caldwell Caldwell Orlando Stevens Hikes Linton Pierce Downey Steenson Elkes New York Waltham Everett Ryan Jack Parnham Metropolitan Wheelmen Metropolitan

Low Rates To Boston For National Wheelmen Meet

Henry C. Nickerson announces reduced rates for the League of American Wheelmen national meet in Boston August 14 to 19. From 200 miles of Boston, round trip fares are 18 to 19 dollars. return by Aug 20. Other routes offer limited fares, with specifics for New York City area and eastern territory travelers.

Henry C. Nickerson National Transportation Committee L. A League of American Wheelen Boston Mass Pointe New York City Butte i Pittags Wheeling Crete Setral Taeeen

Boston cycling clubs form preliminary association

Delegates from ten clubs, six represented, meet at the Old Colonial Club to plan a Boston area cycling organization. Aims include fostering social spirit, interclub racing next season, and a winter indoor tournament in billiards, pool, whist, and bowling. Albert Frothingham chairs, Walter Woods clerk. A constitution committee will draft bylaws for submission. Permanent meeting set for Thursday September 14 at the Metropolitan Wheelmen.

Cycling Clubs Boston Old Colonial Club Albert G. Frothingham Walter A. Woods Frothing‘ham Metropolitan Wheelmen le ‘van Molineux Jamaica Cycle Club Newell Mt. Pleasant Road Club

Downey Loses Race Over Misunderstanding in Baltimore

Joe Downey of Roxbury appeared to win a recent pace race in Baltimore but lost on a misunderstanding after multiple starts. A letter to the Post cycling editor explains the August 2 restart and Downey’s handicapped leads, with Smith ultimately taking the win. Nearby notes mention European plans for Bald, injuries to P. Kent, Fournier’s probable record attempt, and upcoming A W meet events and social gatherings.

Joe Downey Roxbury Baltimore Henry Smith the Post Smith Downey Die Bald Europe Ted Sloan P. Kent Philaelphia Earl Fournier New York Boston A. W Arry Gibson Cincinnati Arthur W. Porter Newton Porter Michael

Rumors of Motor Pace Machine May Feature Boston Meet

The Denver Wheel Club races may host a public exhibition of a revolutionary motor pacing machine at the River Park event. Inventor aims for a mile per minute speed with unlimited travel, and an unknown rider may challenge for a long race if trials please the racing committee.

Charles River Park Lincoln Street Denver Wheel Club Boston Fred Beauregard River Pace L. A L. A. W. Mest Fall River Haynes Beauregard An A Petia al Comers

Record-Setting Swim and National Sports Highlights

J A Jarvis set the mile swim record at 2m 132-58 in London. The fifth annual amateur croquet championship will be held at Norwich CC with top American players, culminating Friday with the Va Wicklin medal final. Pan American Expo entries and a Roman stadium plan for Buffalo 1901 are noted. Oak Island hosts Gaelic games on Labor Day as Massachusetts titles are decided. Yale’s Clark Chamberlin goes to Palo Alto to coach Stanford. Over 100 track athletes contest the Metropolitan Association championships at Bergen Point, with Kraenzlein among entrants in multiple sprints and hurdles. Wakesfield events near capacity, and records for professional and amateur sprints are referenced. Brookfield plans Savin Hill race arrangements.

London J. A. Jarvis Zeaoresy Vsual Norwich Buffalo Oak Island Massachusetts Clark Chamberlin Yale Palo Alto Cal Leland Stanford University Bergen Point Knickerbocker A. C Metropolitan Association Kraenzlein Wakesfield M. J. K.—Eaton Somerville High Piper Nov Weters Karl Brookfield East Boston Alfred R. Mitchell Roxbury Savin Hill Brookfield

Young Boy Fractures Leg After Baseball Collision

Walter A. Carson, 13, of 22 Wadaworth street, was playing baseball in a nearby lot when he collided with a playmate and was thrown hard to the ground fracturing his leg. He was taken to City Hospital for treatment.

Walter A. Carson Wadaworth Street

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